Projection system for translucent displays and methods of operating thereof

ABSTRACT

A system is provided. The system includes a translucent display positioned such that a first face is a display face and that a second face is a projection face and at least one projector configured to project an image on the second face of the translucent display. The image is displayed on the first face. The system also includes at least one sensor configured to transmit a signal when triggered and a projector controller in communication with the at least one projector and the at least one sensor. The projector controller is programmed to receive a signal from the at least one sensor and instruct the at least one projector to project at least one image on the translucent display in response to the signal from the at least one sensor.

BACKGROUND

The field of the present disclosure relates generally to translucentprojection systems and, more specifically, to projecting images andvideo onto translucent displays.

Many purchasers of aircraft and other fleet vehicles require that thevehicle be personalized for their brand or image. In many cases, thisincludes having logos or images on different surfaces of the vehicle.However, many of these customizations are expensive and would have to beremoved if the vehicle is resold. These customizations also requirespecial set-ups on the assembly lines, which then slows down theproduction process. One particular area of customization is thelavatories of the vehicles, where the purchasers are looking fordistinct features to increase their visibility and the comfort of theirpassengers. Accordingly, it would be advantageous to have a system thatallows for customization of surfaces on vehicles without requiringchanges to the production of the vehicle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In one aspect, a system is provided. The system includes a translucentdisplay positioned such that a first face is a display face and that asecond face is a projection face. The system also includes at least oneprojector configured to project an image on the second face of thetranslucent display. The image is displayed on the first face. Thesystem further includes at least one sensor configured to transmit asignal when triggered. In addition, the system includes a projectorcontroller in communication with the at least one projector and the atleast one sensor. The projector controller is programmed to receive asignal from the at least one sensor. The projector controller is alsoprogrammed to instruct the at least one projector to project at leastone image on the translucent display in response to the signal from theat least one sensor.

In another aspect, a method for operating a projector system isprovided. The method is implemented by a computing device includes atleast one processor in communication with at least one memory device.The method includes receiving a first signal from a first sensor. Themethod also includes determining a first projection sequence to activatein response to the first signal from the first sensor. The methodfurther includes determining a first translucent display and acorresponding first projector to display the first projection sequencein response to the first signal from the first sensor. In addition, themethod includes transmitting instructions to the first projector toproject the first projection sequence onto a projection face of thefirst translucent display, such that the first projection sequence isdisplayed on a display face of the first translucent display. Theprojection face is an opposite side of the first translucent displayfrom the display face of the first translucent display. Moreover, themethod includes receiving a second signal from a second sensor.Furthermore, the method includes determining a second projectionsequence to activate in response to the second signal from the secondsensor. In addition, the method also includes determining a secondtranslucent display and a corresponding second projector to display thesecond projection sequence in response to the second signal from thesecond sensor. In addition, the method further includes transmittinginstructions to the second projector to project the second projectionsequence onto a projection face of the second translucent display, suchthat the second projection sequence is displayed on a display face ofthe second translucent display, wherein the second translucent displayis different from the first translucent display.

In yet another aspect, a lavatory is provided. The lavatory includes aplurality of translucent displays positioned in surfaces of thelavatory. Each translucent display of the plurality of translucentdisplay comprises a first face, and an opposite second face, where thefirst face is visible. The lavatory also includes a plurality ofprojectors positioned behind the plurality of translucent display andconfigured to project on the second face of the plurality of translucentdisplays. The lavatory further includes a plurality of sensors. Inaddition, the lavatory includes a computing device including at leastone processor in communication with at least one memory device. Thecomputing device is in communication with the plurality of sensors andthe plurality of projectors. The at least one processor is programmed toreceive a first signal from a first sensor of the plurality of sensors.The at least one processor is also programmed to determine a firstprojection sequence to display based on the first signal. The at leastone processor is further programmed to determine one or more translucentdisplays of the plurality of translucent displays to project the firstprojection sequence on. In addition, the at least one processor isprogrammed to determine one or more projectors of the plurality ofprojectors associated with the determined one or more translucentdisplays. Moreover, the at least one processor is programmed to transmitinstructions to the determined one or more projectors to display thefirst projection sequence.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a projector system for projecting an image onto atranslucent display in accordance with one example of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates another projector system for projecting an image ontoa translucent display in accordance with one example of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 3 is a simplified block diagram of an example system for executingthe projector systems shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a sink-based projector system in accordancewith at least one example.

FIG. 4C illustrates a view of operation of the sink-based projectorsystem shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B.

FIG. 5 illustrates a view of a lavatory using the projector systemsshown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3.

FIG. 6 illustrates another view of a lavatory using the projectorsystems shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3.

FIG. 7 illustrates a further view of a lavatory using the projectorsystems shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3.

FIG. 8 illustrates a view of use of the projector systems shown in FIGS.1, 2, and 3.

FIG. 9 illustrates a process for using the lavatory-based projectorsystem in accordance with at least one example.

FIG. 10 illustrates another process for using the lavatory-projectorsystem in accordance with at least one example.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example configuration of a client computer deviceshown in FIG. 3, in accordance with one example of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 12 illustrates an example configuration of the server system shownin FIG. 3, in accordance with one example of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The implementations described herein relate to systems and methods foranalyzing images and, more specifically, to translucent projectionsystems and, more specifically, to projecting images and video onto atranslucent display including one or more translucent materials. For thepurposes of this discussion, a translucent material or display permitslight to pass through, but diffuses the light so that objects on theopposite side are not clearly visible. In some examples, the translucentdisplay is made from a material comprising an acrylic polymer andalumina trihydrate (ATH) similar to that of Conan®, created by E. I.duPont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del., (DuPont) which is asolid material.

In particular, the translucent projection system includes a projector,such as a short-throw projector is controlled by a projector controllercomputer device. The projector controller computer device controls theprojector as it transmits images to display on the translucent display.The projector projects the image on a projection face of the translucentdisplay to be displayed through the translucent display on the displayface of the translucent display. By projecting onto the projection faceof the translucent display, there are no obstructions between theprojector and the display being projected onto. This preventsindividuals from interposing between the projector and the display beingprojected onto, thus preventing shadows and other obstructions fromobscuring the image. The projector is also hidden away from the viewerto increase the viewing experience. Furthermore, the projectors can beconfigured to display desired images, allowing for customization withoutrequiring additional equipment. In addition the images may be changedwhen desired. The projectors can be configured to display images, seriesof images, videos, and/or animations.

Described herein are computer systems such as the projector controllercomputer devices and related computer systems. As described herein, allsuch computer systems include a processor and a memory. However, anyprocessor in a computer device referred to herein may also refer to oneor more processors wherein the processor may be in one computing deviceor a plurality of computing devices acting in parallel. Additionally,any memory in a computer device referred to herein may also refer to oneor more memories wherein the memories may be in one computing device ora plurality of computing devices acting in parallel.

As used herein, a processor can include any programmable systemincluding systems using micro-controllers, reduced instruction setcircuits (RISC), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), logiccircuits, and any other circuit or processor capable of executing thefunctions described herein. The above examples are example only, and arethus not intended to limit in any way the definition and/or meaning ofthe term “processor.”

As used herein, the term “database” may refer to either a body of data,a relational database management system (RDBMS), or to both. As usedherein, a database may include any collection of data includinghierarchical databases, relational databases, flat file databases,object-relational databases, object oriented databases, and any otherstructured collection of records or data that is stored in a computersystem. The above examples are example only, and thus are not intendedto limit in any way the definition and/or meaning of the term database.Examples of RDBMS' include, but are not limited to including, Oracle®Database, MySQL, IBM® DB2, Microsoft® SQL Server, Sybase®, andPostgreSQL. However, any database may be used that enables the systemsand methods described herein. (Oracle is a registered trademark ofOracle Corporation, Redwood Shores, Calif.; IBM is a registeredtrademark of International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, N.Y.;Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Redmond,Wash.; and Sybase is a registered trademark of Sybase, Dublin, Calif.)

In another example, a computer program is provided, and the program isembodied on a computer-readable medium. In an example embodiment, thesystem is executed on a single computer system, without requiring aconnection to a server computer. In a further example embodiment, thesystem is being run in a Windows® environment (Windows is a registeredtrademark of Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Wash.). In yet anotherembodiment, the system is run on a mainframe environment and a UNIX®server environment (UNIX is a registered trademark of X/Open CompanyLimited located in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom). In a furtherembodiment, the system is run on an iOS® environment (iOS is aregistered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. located in San Jose,Calif.). In yet a further embodiment, the system is run on a Mac OS®environment (Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. located inCupertino, Calif.). In still yet a further embodiment, the system is runon Android® OS (Android is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. ofMountain View, Calif.). In another embodiment, the system is run onLinux® OS (Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds of Boston,Mass.). The application is flexible and designed to run in variousdifferent environments without compromising any major functionality.

In some examples, the system includes multiple components distributedamong a plurality of computer devices. One or more components can be inthe form of computer-executable instructions embodied in acomputer-readable medium. The systems and processes are not limited tothe specific embodiments described herein. In addition, components ofeach system and each process can be practiced independent and separatefrom other components and processes described herein. Each component andprocess can also be used in combination with other assembly packages andprocesses. The present embodiments can enhance the functionality andfunctioning of computers and/or computer systems.

As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceededwith the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding pluralelements or steps, unless such exclusion is explicitly recited.Furthermore, references to “example embodiment” or “one embodiment” ofthe present disclosure are not intended to be interpreted as excludingthe existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate therecited features.

As used herein, the terms “software” and “firmware” are interchangeable,and include any computer program stored in memory for execution by aprocessor, including RAM memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROMmemory, and non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) memory. The above memory types areexample only, and are thus not limiting as to the types of memory usablefor storage of a computer program.

Furthermore, as used herein, the term “real-time” refers to at least oneof the time of occurrence of the associated events, the time ofmeasurement and collection of predetermined data, the time to processthe data, and the time of a system response to the events and theenvironment. In the embodiments described herein, these activities andevents occur substantially instantaneously.

The systems and processes are not limited to the specific embodimentsdescribed herein. In addition, components of each system and eachprocess can be practiced independent and separate from other componentsand processes described herein. Each component and process also can beused in combination with other assembly packages and processes.

The patent claims at the end of this document are not intended to beconstrued under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) unless traditionalmeans-plus-function language is expressly recited, such as “means for”or “step for” language being expressly recited in the claim(s).

FIG. 1 illustrates a projector system 100 for projecting an image onto atranslucent display 105 in accordance with the present disclosure. Inthe example, a translucent display 105 includes a translucent materialthat allows light to pass through, but is semi-transparent. For thepurposes of this discussion, a translucent material or display permitslight to pass through, but diffuses the light so that objects on theopposite side are not clearly visible. In some examples, translucentdisplay 105 is made from a material comprising an acrylic polymer andalumina trihydrate (ATH) similar to that of Conan®, created by E. I.duPont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del., (DuPont) which is asolid material.

In the example, translucent display 105 includes a display face 110 anda projection face 115, where the display face 110 faces a viewer (orobserver) 120 and the projection face 115 faces one or more projectors125. While the projector 125 shown in FIG. 1 is below the translucentdisplay 105, the one or more projector 125 can also be positioned abovethe translucent display 105, to any side of the translucent display 105,or even directly behind the translucent display 105. The one or moreprojectors 125 are configured to project images 130 onto the projectionface 115 of translucent display 105. The image 130 is then viewed by theviewer 120 through the translucent display 105. In the example, theprojector 125 projects the image 130 in reverse, so that it can bedisplayed in the proper orientation by the viewer 120. In the example,the projector 125 is at least one of a short throw projector, anultra-short throw projector, a GOBO (goes before objects) projector, orother projector that works as described herein. The term GOBO (Go BeforeOptics) specifically refers to a device placed in “the gate” or at the“point of focus” between the light source and the lenses (or otheroptics). In the example, the projector 125 is only a short distance fromthe translucent display 105 and is configured to project on translucentdisplay from that close distance. Furthermore, the projector 125 isconfigured to project onto curved or uneven surfaces, so that the image130 does not appear distorted to the viewer 120. In this example, theprojector 125 is programmed to adjust the image 130 that is projected tothe contours and shape of the translucent display 105 that is beingprojected on to avoid skew. This adjustment can be made when theprojector 125 is originally configured while being installed.

The projector 125 is controlled by a projector controller 135. Theprojector controller 135 instructs the projector 125 as to which images130 to project and when to project those images. The projectorcontroller 135 can provide images to the projector 125. The projectorcontroller 135 can also provide images that have been adjusted to thecontours of the translucent display 105 to the projector 125. If theprojector controller 135 determines that it is appropriate to go into asleep mode, the projector controller 135 would then instruct theprojector 125 to stop projecting images 130 to conserve energy, toreduce heat, and/or to reduce wear and tear on the projector 125. Theprojector controller 135 can activate sleep mode a predetermined periodof time after a sensor signal has been received, after a series ofimages have been displayed a predetermined period of time, after aspecific sensor signal has been received, or based on a command from oneor more other computer devices. In some examples, the projectorcontroller 135 is a part of the projector 125. In other examples, theprojector controller 135 is separate from and in communication with theprojector 125. In some further examples, the projector controller 135controls multiple projectors 125.

FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of another projector system 200 forprojecting an image onto a translucent display 105 in accordance withanother example of the present disclosure. In projector system 200,translucent display 105 includes a display face 110 and a projectionface 115. The display face 110 faces a viewer (or observer) 120.Projector system 200 also includes a plurality of projectors 125. Eachof the plurality of projectors 125 are configured to project images 205and 210 onto the projection face 115 of the translucent display 105. Theprojector controller 135 controls each of the projectors 125 todetermine which part of the image 210 for each projector 125 to displaybased on the size and shape of the translucent display 105.

Furthermore, the projectors 125 are configured to project the image 210to include an overlap area 215. The projector controller 135 isprogrammed to control the plurality of projectors 125. The projectorcontroller 135 instructs each projector 125 which image 205 and 210 toproject and what to project in the overlap area 215. The projectorcontroller 135 can use color matching and edge blending techniques toilluminate the overlap area 215 so that there is no visible differenceto the viewer 120 between the image 205 and 210 and the overlap area215.

FIG. 3 is a simplified block diagram of an example system 300 forexecuting the projector systems 100 and 200 (shown in FIGS. 1 and 2). Inthe example, the system 300 is used for controlling projectors 125. Thesystem 300 is a projector controlling computer system that includes aprojector controller computer device 310 (also known as a projectorcontroller server) configured to project images onto surfaces. In someexamples, the projector controller computer device 310 is programmed tocontrol one or more projectors 125 based on data received from one ormore sensors 305. In the example, projector controller computer device310 is similar to projector controller 135 (shown in FIG. 1).

Projectors 125 are configured to project an image 130 onto theprojection face 115 of a translucent display 105 so that the image 130is displayed on the display face 110 of the translucent display 105 (allshown in FIG. 1).

In system 300, sensors 305 receive signals about the actions of a user.The sensors 305 can include, but are not limited to, faucet sensors,door lock sensors, flush button sensors, automatic paper towel dispensersensor, motion sensors, infrared sensors, light sensors, and or anyother sensor that allows the system 300 to operate as described herein.Sensors 305 connect to projector controller computer device 310 throughvarious wired or wireless interfaces including without limitation anetwork, such as a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network(WAN), dial-in-connections, cable modems, Internet connection, wireless,and special high-speed Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) lines.Sensors 305 receive data about the activities of the user or system, andreport those conditions to projector controller computer device 310. Inother examples, sensors 305 are in communication with one or more clientsystems 325. In some examples, sensors 305 are in direct communicationwith one or more projectors 125, where the projectors 125 are directlyactivated based on the signals provided by the sensors 305. For example,a projector 805 can activate when a motion sensor detects movement.

In the example, client systems 325 are computers that include a webbrowser or a software application, which enables client systems 325 tocommunicate with projector controller computer device 810 using theInternet, a local area network (LAN), or a wide area network (WAN). Insome examples, the client systems 325 are communicatively coupled to theInternet through many interfaces including, but not limited to, at leastone of a network, such as the Internet, a LAN, a WAN, or an integratedservices digital network (ISDN), a dial-up-connection, a digitalsubscriber line (DSL), a cellular phone connection, a satelliteconnection, and a cable modem. Client systems 325 can be any devicecapable of accessing a network, such as the Internet, including, but notlimited to, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a personal digitalassistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a phablet, orother web-based connectable equipment. In at least one example, one ormore client systems 325 are associated with aircraft operation, such asfor when to illuminate a return to seat image. In another example, theclient system 325 provides real-time information, such as financial newsto the projector controller computer device 310; so that the projectorcontroller computer device 310 can instruct one or more projectors 125to display the financial news on a translucent display 105.

A database server 315 is communicatively coupled to a database 320 thatstores data. In one example, the database 320 is a database thatincludes a plurality of projector settings, a plurality of projectionsequences, and additional information for projection. In some examples,the database 320 is stored remotely from the projector controllercomputer device 310. In some examples, the database 320 isdecentralized. In the example, a person can access the database 320 viathe client systems 325 by logging onto projector controller computerdevice 310.

FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a sink-based projector system 400 inaccordance with at least one example. FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate across-sectional view of the sink-based projector system 400. Thesink-based projector system 400 includes countertops 405, a sink area410, and a splash back area 415. In the example, the sink-basedprojector system 400 also includes one or more projectors 125 configuredto project images 425 onto one of more of the countertops 405, the sinkarea 410, and the splash back area 415.

In the example, the projectors 125 are configured to project theirimages when triggered by a triggering device 420, such as a faucetsensor. The triggering device 420 can include one or more sensors 305(shown in FIG. 3), such that the sensors 305 report a current status ofthe triggering device 420 (aka on or off). In the sink-based projectorsystem 400, the triggering device 420 is a faucet sensor that detectswhen a person places their hands near the sink area 410. The triggeringdevice 420 then triggers water to be dispensed into the sink. Thetriggering device 420 transmits a signal to the projector controller 135(shown in FIG. 1), which controls the projectors 125. The projectorcontroller 135 instructs the projectors 125 to display one or moreimages 425. The projector controller 135 can also poll each triggeringdevice 420 to determine a current state of the triggering device 420,such as actively dispensing water through the faucet.

FIG. 4C illustrates an overhead view 450 of operation of the sink-basedprojector system 400 (shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B). In this overhead view450, an image 425 of swirling water, as an example, is being projectedonto the sink area 410.

FIG. 5 illustrates a view 500 of a lavatory using projector systems 100,200, and 300 (shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, respectively). View 500 showsmultiple display faces 110 of translucent displays 105 (shown in FIG. 1)with projected images, including a countertop face 505, a sink area face510, and a splash back area face 515. All three of these faces 405, 410,and 415 are displaying an image 130 (shown in FIG. 1) instructing theviewer 120 (shown in FIG. 1) to return to their seat, such as in anaircraft lavatory.

In other situations, other images 130 can be displayed on the faces 505,510, and 515, such as, but not limited to, branding and logos,destination theming, trip progress information, news, emergencyinstructions, financial data (e.g., stock ticker information), videoclips, and/or any other images or video desired. These images 130 may bedisplayed based on activation of a triggering device 420 (shown in FIG.4), a control signal from projector controller 135 (shown in FIG. 1),and a signal from a client system 325 (shown in FIG. 3). In a firstexample, the projector controller 135 receives a signal from triggeringdevice 420 that the triggering device 420 was activated. This signalcauses the projector controller 135 to instruct one or more projectors125 to project images 130 onto one or more faces 505, 510, and 515. In asecond example, the projector controller 135 determines that apredetermined time period has been exceeded since the last signal from asensor 305 or triggering device 420 and determine to instruct theprojectors 125 to stop displaying image 130. In a third example, theprojector controller 135 can receive a signal from a client system 325instructing projector controller 135 to instruct the projectors 125 todisplay the return to seat image 130 on each face 505, 510, and 515.

FIG. 6 illustrates another view 600 of a lavatory using projectorsystems 100, 200, and 300 (shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, respectively). Inview 600, a projector 125 (shown in FIG. 1) is hidden in the wall behinda baby changing station 605. The baby changing station 605 is atranslucent display 105 (shown in FIG. 1) and made of a translucentmaterial. The projector 125 projects an image 610 on the surface of thebaby changing station 605 while the baby changing station 605 is in theup or stowed position. In the example, the projector 125 stopsprojecting image 610 when the baby changing station 605 is opened or inthe down or deployed position. In other examples, the projector 125 isin baby changing station 605 and the bottom surface of baby changingstation 605 is a translucent display 105. In some examples, theprojector 125 begins projecting image 610 when a viewer 120 (shown inFIG. 1) is detected. For example, when the lock on the lavatory is putin the lock position and the lock includes a triggering device 420(shown in FIG. 4A). The triggering device 420 transmits a signal to theprojector controller 135 (shown in 1) to instruct the projectors 125 todisplay image 610 on the baby changing station 605. The projectorcontroller 135 can also receive a signal from a triggering device 420associated with the baby changing station 605 to determine whether thebaby changing station 605 is in an up or stowed position or a down ordeployed position.

FIG. 7 illustrates a further view of a lavatory 700 using the projectorsystems 100, 200, and 300 (shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, respectively).Lavatory 700 includes a plurality of walls 705 and a floor 710. Walls705 and floor 710 can include projector systems 300. Lavatory 700 alsoincludes a sink 715 and a toilet 720. The sink 715 can be similar tosink area 410 (shown in FIG. 4). The toilet 720 includes a toilet lid725, a toilet seat 730, and a toilet shroud 735. The toilet 720 isassociated with a toilet flush button 740.

FIG. 8 illustrates a view 800 of use of the projector systems 100, 200,and 300 (shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3). In view 800, an image 810 is beingdisplayed on a feature wall 805. The feature wall 805 can be similar tolavatory wall 705 (shown in FIG. 7). In some examples, the feature wall805 is in the lavatory 700 (shown in FIG. 7) and is activated when aviewer 120 (shown in FIG. 1) is detected in the lavatory 700, such aswhen the triggering device 420 (shown in FIG. 4A) associated with thelock transmits a signal to the projector controller 135 (shown inFIG. 1) that the lock is in the locked position.

FIG. 9 illustrates a process 900 for using the lavatory-based projectorsystem in accordance with at least one example. In the example, process900 is implemented by at least one of a projector controller 135 (shownin FIG. 1) and a projector controller computer device 310 (shown in FIG.3) programmed to control a lavatory 700 (shown in FIG. 7) with aplurality of translucent displays 105 (shown in FIG. 1). In the example,the lavatory 700 can have translucent displays 105 positioned insurfaces, such as, but not limited to, the countertops 405, the sinkarea 410, the splash back area 415 (all shown in FIG. 4A), the babychanging station 605 (shown in FIG. 6), the feature wall 705 (shown inFIG. 7), or other surface, including but not limited to the toilet 720,the toilet lid 725, the toilet seat 730, the toilet shroud 735, thewalls 705, the floor 710 (all shown in FIG. 7), the ceiling, the cabinetfaces, and any other visible surface in the lavatory 700. While process900 describes the use of a projector system 100, 200, and 200 (shown inFIGS. 1, 2, and 3, respectively) in a lavatory setting, the systems andmethods described herein may also be used in vehicles, such as, but notlimited to aircraft, watercraft, trains, buses, and spacecraft, and onother surfaces in the vehicle, such as, but not limited to, at passengerseats (e.g., tray tables), in galleys (e.g., work decks and sinks),passenger entryways (e.g., ceilings, floors, and walls), bar units(e.g., the countertops and fronts), and any other visible surface of thevehicle. Furthermore, these systems and methods would also be applicableto other environments, such as, but not limited to, bathrooms in homesand businesses (or hotels), kitchens, dining rooms, and other publicareas of homes, businesses, or hotels.

In process 900, an occupant enters the lavatory 700 and locks 905 thedoor. The locking 905 of the door triggers a first triggering device 420(shown in FIG. 4A) which causes the projector controller 135 to activate910 a first projection sequence on specific translucent displays 105,such as, but not limited to, the wall 705, ceiling, floor 710, andcabinet faces. A projection sequence is an image, a plurality of images,and/or a video to be displayed on one or more translucent displays 105.As used herein, the first projection sequence, the second projectionsequence, and the third projection sequence indicate differing sequencesof images or video. Furthermore the different sequences can be projectedon the same translucent displays 105 or different translucent displays105. In some examples, the first projection sequence ends and continuesto display an image, such as the last image of the first projectionsequence. In other examples, the first projection sequence repeats untilinterrupted by a specific user action. The projector controller 135receives a signal from the door lock that the door has been locked 905,from a motion sensor, or any other sensor 305 (shown in FIG. 3) thatindicates that projector controller 135 should activate the firstdisplay sequence and the projector controller 135 instructs one or moreprojectors 125 (shown in FIG. 1) to display the first projectionsequence.

The user triggering 915 the toilet flush button 740 (shown in FIG. 7)activates 920 the second projection sequence. The second projectionsequence can be different from the first projection sequence in contentof the projection sequence and/or location of the translucent displays105 that the second projection sequence is displayed on. In someexamples, the second projection sequence is displayed on one or more ofthe toilet 720, the toilet lid 725, the toilet seat 730, and the toiletshroud 735. In some other examples, the second projection sequence isprojected on the same surfaces as the first projection sequence. In somefurther examples, the second projection sequence is activated 920 afterthe toilet flush button 740 is triggered 915 and the toilet lid 725and/or the toilet seat 730 is returned to the down position. In someexamples, the projector controller 135 receives a signal that the toiletflush button 740 has been triggered 915 and the projector controller 135instructs one or more projectors 125 to display the second projectionsequence. In some examples, the flush sensor 305 is separate from thetoilet flush button 740 and the flush sensor 305 detects when a flushoccurs, such as in the case of an automatically flushing toilet.

When the user triggers 925 the faucet, such as by triggering 925 thefaucet sensor or triggering device 420 (shown in FIG. 4A), the thirdprojection sequence is activated 930. In some examples, the thirdprojection sequence is displayed on one or more of the countertops 405,the sink area 410, and the splash back area 415. In some other examples,the third projection sequence is projected on the same surfaces as theat least one of the first projection sequence and the second projectionsequence. In some examples, the projector controller 135 receives asignal that the faucet sensor or triggering device 420 has beentriggered 925 and the projector controller 135 instructs one or moreprojectors 125 to display the third projection sequence.

When the user triggers 935 an automated paper towel dispenser, thefourth projection sequence is activated 940. In some examples, thefourth projection sequence is displayed on one or more of thecountertops 405, the sink area 410, and the splash back area 415. Insome other examples, the fourth projection sequence is projected on thesame surfaces as the at least one of the first projection sequence, thesecond projection sequence, and the third projection sequence. In someexamples, the projector controller 135 receives a signal that theautomated paper towel dispenser has been triggered 935 and the projectorcontroller 135 instructs one or more projectors 125 to display thefourth projection sequence.

In some examples, the different sequences can be triggered in adifferent order based on the user's actions. Furthermore, one or more ofthe sequences may not be triggered based on the user's actions.Additional sensors 305 can be present in the lavatory 700 that cantrigger other projection sequences.

The projector controller 135 can continue to display one or moresequences until the user disengages the door lock. In other examples,the projector controller 135 continues displaying one or more sequencesfor a predetermined period of time after the door is unlocked.

The projector controller 135 can also continuously display one or moreimages or video in a low-powered state, where the images are projectedat a lower light level until the door lock is engaged.

FIG. 10 illustrates another process 1000 for using thelavatory-projector system in accordance with at least one example. Inthe example, process 900 is implemented by at least one of a projectorcontroller 135 (shown in FIG. 1) and a projector controller computerdevice 310 (shown in FIG. 3) programmed to control a lavatory 700 (shownin FIG. 7) with a plurality of translucent displays 105 (shown in FIG.1). In the example, the lavatory 700 can have translucent displays 105,such as, but not limited to, the countertops 405, the sink area 410, thesplash back area 415 (all shown in FIG. 4A), the baby changing station605 (shown in FIG. 6), the feature wall 705 (shown in FIG. 7), or othersurface, including but not limited to the toilet 720, the toilet lid725, the toilet seat 730, the toilet shroud 735, the walls 705, thefloor 710 (all shown in FIG. 7), the ceiling, the cabinet faces, and anyother visible surface in the lavatory 700. While process 1000 describesthe use of a projector system 100, 200, and 200 (shown in FIGS. 1, 2,and 3, respectively) in a lavatory setting, the systems and methodsdescribed herein may also be used in vehicles, such as, but not limitedto aircraft, watercraft, trains, buses, and spacecraft, and on othersurfaces in the vehicle, such as, but not limited to, at passenger seats(e.g., tray tables), in galleys (e.g., work decks and sinks), passengerentryways (e.g., ceilings, floors, and walls), bar units (e.g., thecountertops and fronts), and any other visible surface of the vehicle.Furthermore, these systems and methods would also be applicable to otherenvironments, such as, but not limited to, bathrooms in homes andbusinesses (or hotels), kitchens, dining rooms, and other public areasof homes, businesses, or hotels.

In process 1000, the projector controller computer device 310 receives1005 a first signal from a first sensor 305 (shown in FIG. 3). The firstsensor 305 may include any sensor 305, such as, but not limited to, adoor lock sensor, a flush sensor, a faucet sensor, a motion sensor, athermal sensor, and an automatic paper towel dispenser sensor. Theprojector controller computer device 310 determines 1010 a firstprojection sequence to display in response to the first signal from thefirst sensor 305. A projection sequence is an image, a series of images,and/or a video to be displayed on one or more translucent displays 105.The projector controller computer device 310 determines 1015 a firsttranslucent display 105 (shown in FIG. 1) and a corresponding firstprojector 125 (shown in FIG. 1) to display the first projectionsequence. The first translucent display can include a wall 705, acountertop 405, a ceiling, a floor 710, a cabinet face, a splash backarea 415, a sink area 410, a toilet 720, a toilet shroud 735, a toiletseat 730, and a toilet lid 725. The projector controller computer device310 transmits instructions 1020 to the first projector 125 to projectthe first projection sequence on a projection face 115 (shown in FIG. 1)of the first translucent display 105. Such that the first projectionsequence is displayed on a display face 110 (shown in FIG. 1) of thefirst translucent display 105. The projection face 115 is an oppositeside of the first translucent display 105 from the display face 110 ofthe first translucent display 105. The projector 125 projects the image130 in reverse onto the projection face 115, so that the image 130 canbe displayed in proper orientation on the display face 110 to the viewer120.

For example, the first sensor 305 may be a faucet sensor, and theprojector controller computer device 310 determines that the firsttranslucent display is the sink area face 510 (shown in FIG. 5). Theprojector controller computer device 310 instructs 1020 the projector125 associated with the sink area face 510 to display the firstprojection sequence.

The projector controller computer device 310 receives 1025 a secondsignal from a second sensor 305. The second sensor 305 may include anysensor 305, such as, but not limited to, a door lock sensor, a flushsensor, a faucet sensor, a motion sensor, a thermal sensor, and anautomatic paper towel dispenser sensor. The projector controllercomputer device 310 determines 1030 a second projection sequence todisplay in response to the second signal from the second sensor 305. Theprojector controller computer device 310 determines 1035 a secondtranslucent display 105 and a corresponding second projector 125 todisplay the second projection sequence. The second translucent displaycan include a wall 705, a countertop 405, a ceiling, a floor 710, acabinet face, a splash back area 415, a sink area 410, a toilet 720, atoilet shroud 735, a toilet seat 730, and a toilet lid 725. Theprojector controller computer device 310 transmits instructions 1040 tothe second projector 125 to project the second projection sequence on aprojection face 115 of the second translucent display 105. Such that thesecond projection sequence is displayed on a display face 110 of thesecond translucent display 105. The projection face 115 is an oppositeside of the second translucent display 105 from the display face 110 ofthe second translucent display 105. The projector 125 projects the image130 in reverse onto the projection face 115, so that the image 130 canbe displayed in proper orientation on the display face 110 to the viewer120.

For example, the second sensor 305 may be associated with an automaticpaper towel dispenser, and the projector controller computer device 310determines that the second translucent display is the splash back areaface 515 (shown in FIG. 5). The projector controller computer device 310instructs 1020 the projector 125 associated with the splash back areaface 515 to display the second projection sequence.

The projector controller computer device 310 receives a third signalfrom a third sensor 305. The third sensor 305 may include any sensor305, such as, but not limited to, a door lock sensor, a flush sensor, afaucet sensor, a motion sensor, a thermal sensor, and an automatic papertowel dispenser sensor. The projector controller computer device 310determines a third projection sequence to display in response to thethird signal from the third sensor 305. The projector controllercomputer device 310 determines a third translucent display 105 and acorresponding third projector 125 to display the third projectionsequence. The third translucent display can include a wall 705, acountertop 405, a ceiling, a floor 710, a cabinet face, a splash backarea 415, a sink area 410, a toilet 720, a toilet shroud 735, a toiletseat 730, and a toilet lid 725. The projector controller computer device310 transmits instructions 1040 to the third projector 125 to projectthe third projection sequence on a projection face 115 of the thirdtranslucent display 105. Such that the third projection sequence isdisplayed on a display face 110 of the third translucent display 105.The projection face 115 is an opposite side of the third translucentdisplay 105 from the display face 110 of the third translucent display105. The projector 125 projects the image 130 in reverse onto theprojection face 115, so that the image 130 can be displayed in properorientation on the display face 110 to the viewer 120.

The projector controller computer device 310 receives a fourth signalfrom a fourth sensor 305. The fourth sensor 305 may include any sensor305, such as, but not limited to, a door lock sensor, a flush sensor, afaucet sensor, a motion sensor, a thermal sensor, and an automatic papertowel dispenser sensor. The projector controller computer device 310determines a fourth projection sequence to display in response to thefourth signal from the fourth sensor 305. The projector controllercomputer device 310 transmits instructions 1040 to the third projector125 to project the fourth projection sequence on a projection face 115of the third translucent display 105. Such that the fourth projectionsequence is displayed on a display face 110 of the third translucentdisplay 105.

The projector controller computer device 310 can also determine a fourthtranslucent display 105 and corresponding fourth projector 125 todisplay the fourth projection sequence.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example configuration of a client computer device325 (shown in FIG. 3), in accordance with the present disclosure. Usercomputer device 1102 is operated by a user 1101. The user computerdevice 1102 can include, but is not limited to, the projector 125 (shownin FIG. 1), the sensor 305, and the client system 325 (both shown inFIG. 3). The user computer device 1102 includes a processor 1105 forexecuting instructions. In some examples, executable instructions arestored in a memory area 1110. The processor 1105 can include one or moreprocessing units (e.g., in a multi-core configuration). The memory area1110 is any device allowing information such as executable instructionsand/or transaction data to be stored and retrieved. The memory area 1110can include one or more computer-readable media.

The user computer device 1102 also includes at least one media outputcomponent 1115 for presenting information to the user 1101. The mediaoutput component 1115 is any component capable of conveying informationto the user 1101. In some examples, the media output component 1115includes an output adapter (not shown) such as a video adapter and/or anaudio adapter. An output adapter is operatively coupled to the processor905 and operatively coupleable to an output device such as a displaydevice (e.g., a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD),light emitting diode (LED) display, or “electronic ink” display) or anaudio output device (e.g., a speaker or headphones). In some examples,the media output component 1115 is configured to present a graphicaluser interface (e.g., a web browser and/or a client application) to theuser 1101. A graphical user interface may include, for example, aninterface for viewing the projection sequences. In some examples, theuser computer device 1102 includes an input device 1120 for receivinginput from the user 1101. The user 1101 can use the input device 1120to, without limitation, select a projection sequence. The input device1120 may include, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device, a mouse, astylus, a touch sensitive panel (e.g., a touch pad or a touch screen), agyroscope, an accelerometer, a position detector, a biometric inputdevice, and/or an audio input device. A single component such as a touchscreen can function as both an output device of the media outputcomponent 1115 and the input device 1120.

The user computer device 1102 can also include a communication interface1125, communicatively coupled to a remote device such as the projectorcontroller computer device 310 (shown in FIG. 3), one or more sensors305, and one or more projectors 125. The communication interface 1125can include, for example, a wired or wireless network adapter and/or awireless data transceiver for use with a mobile telecommunicationsnetwork.

Stored in the memory area 1110 are, for example, computer-readableinstructions for providing a user interface to the user 1101 via themedia output component 1115 and, optionally, receiving and processinginput from the input device 1120. A user interface can include, amongother possibilities, a web browser and/or a client application. Webbrowsers enable users, such as the user 1101, to display and interactwith media and other information typically embedded on a web page or awebsite from the projector controller computer device 310. A clientapplication allows the user 1101 to interact with, for example, theprojector controller computer device 310. For example, instructions canbe stored by a cloud service, and the output of the execution of theinstructions sent to the media output component 1115.

The processor 1105 executes computer-executable instructions forimplementing aspects of the disclosure.

FIG. 12 illustrates an example configuration of the server system 310(shown in FIG. 3), in accordance with the present disclosure. Servercomputer device 1201 can include, but is not limited to, the projectorcontroller 135 (shown in FIG. 1), the projector controller computerdevice 310, and the database server 315 (both shown in FIG. 3). Theserver computer device 1201 also includes a processor 1205 for executinginstructions. Instructions can be stored in a memory area 1210. Theprocessor 1205 can include one or more processing units (e.g., in amulti-core configuration).

The processor 1205 is operatively coupled to a communication interface1215 such that the server computer device 1201 is capable ofcommunicating with a remote device such as another server computerdevice 1201, another projector controller computer device 310, or theclient system 325 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the communicationinterface 1215 can receive requests from the client system 325 via theInternet, as illustrated in FIG. 3.

The processor 1205 can also be operatively coupled to a storage device1234. The storage device 1234 is any computer-operated hardware suitablefor storing and/or retrieving data, such as, but not limited to, dataassociated with the database 320 (shown in FIG. 3). In some examples,the storage device 1234 is integrated in the server computer device1201. For example, the server computer device 1201 may include one ormore hard disk drives as the storage device 1234. In other examples, thestorage device 1234 is external to the server computer device 1201 andmay be accessed by a plurality of server computer devices 1201. Forexample, the storage device 1234 may include a storage area network(SAN), a network attached storage (NAS) system, and/or multiple storageunits such as hard disks and/or solid state disks in a redundant arrayof inexpensive disks (RAID) configuration.

In some examples, the processor 1205 is operatively coupled to thestorage device 1234 via a storage interface 1220. The storage interface1220 is any component capable of providing the processor 1005 withaccess to the storage device 1234. The storage interface 1220 caninclude, for example, an Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) adapter, aSerial ATA (SATA) adapter, a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)adapter, a RAID controller, a SAN adapter, a network adapter, and/or anycomponent providing the processor 1205 with access to the storage device1234.

The processor 1205 executes computer-executable instructions forimplementing aspects of the disclosure. In some examples, the processor1205 is transformed into a special purpose microprocessor by executingcomputer-executable instructions or by otherwise being programmed. Forexample, the processor 1205 is programmed with instructions such asthose shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.

The methods and system described herein can be implemented usingcomputer programming or engineering techniques including computersoftware, firmware, hardware, or any combination or subset. As disclosedabove, there is a need for systems providing a cost-effective andreliable manner for customizing surfaces. The system and methodsdescribed herein address that need. Additionally, this system: (i)allows customization of surfaces without requiring change of equipment;(ii) allows changing the customization of surfaces without requiringchanging of equipment; (iii) provides interaction based on user actions;and (iv) provides unique lavatory experiences.

The methods and systems described herein may be implemented usingcomputer programming or engineering techniques including computersoftware, firmware, hardware, or any combination or subset thereof,wherein the technical effects may be achieved by performing at least oneof the following steps: a) receive a signal from the at least one sensorincluding a first sensor and a second sensor, including one or more of adoor lock sensor, a flush sensor, a faucet sensor, and an automaticpaper towel dispenser sensor; b) instruct the at least one projector toproject at least one image on the translucent display in response to thesignal from the at least one sensor, the translucent display includesone of a wall, a countertop, a ceiling, a floor, a cabinet face, asplash back, a sink, a toilet, a toilet shroud, a toilet seat, and atoilet lid; c) project the image on the second face in reverse such thatthe image is displayed in proper orientation on the first face; d)project one of a series of images and a video; e) receive a first signalfrom the first sensor; f) instruct the at least one projector to displayat least one of a first image or a first image set; g) receive a secondsignal from the second sensor; h) instruct the at least one projector todisplay at least one of a second image or a second image set; i)instruct one or more first projectors associated with the firsttranslucent display to display at least one of the first image or thefirst image set on the first translucent display; j) instruct one ormore second projectors associated with the second translucent display todisplay at least one of the second image or the second image set on thesecond translucent display.

The methods and systems may also be achieved by performing at least oneof the following steps: a) receiving a first signal from a first sensor;b) determining a first projection sequence to activate in response tothe first signal from the first sensor; c) determining a firsttranslucent display and a corresponding first projector to display thefirst projection sequence in response to the first signal from the firstsensor; d) transmitting instructions to the first projector to projectthe first projection sequence onto a projection face of the firsttranslucent display, such that the first projection sequence isdisplayed on a display face of the first translucent display, whereinthe projection face is an opposite side of the first translucent displayfrom the display face of the first translucent display; e) receiving asecond signal from a second sensor, wherein the first sensor is a doorlock sensor and wherein the second sensor is a flush sensor; f)determining a second projection sequence to activate in response to thesecond signal from the second sensor; g) determining a secondtranslucent display and a corresponding second projector to display thesecond projection sequence in response to the second signal from thesecond sensor; i) transmitting instructions to the second projector toproject the second projection sequence onto a projection face of thesecond translucent display, such that the second projection sequence isdisplayed on a display face of the second translucent display, whereinthe second translucent display is different from the first translucentdisplay; j) receiving a third signal from a third sensor, wherein thethird sensor is a faucet sensor; k) transmitting instructions to a thirdprojector to project a third projection sequence onto a projection faceof a third translucent display, such that the third projection sequenceis displayed on a display face of the third translucent display, whereinthe third translucent display is different from the first translucentdisplay and the second translucent display; l) receiving a fourth signalfrom a fourth sensor, wherein the fourth sensor is an automatic papertowel dispenser sensor; m) transmitting instructions to the thirdprojector to project a fourth projection sequence onto the projectionface of the third translucent display, such that the fourth projectionsequence is viewable by the observer on the display face of the thirdtranslucent display.

The methods and systems may further be achieved by performing at leastone of the following steps: a) receive a first signal from a firstsensor of the plurality of sensors, wherein the first sensor comprisesone or more of a door lock sensor, a flush sensor, a faucet sensor, andan automatic paper towel dispenser sensor; b) determine a firstprojection sequence to display based on the first signal, wherein thefirst projection sequence includes at least one of an image, a series ofimages, or a video; c) determine one or more translucent displays of theplurality of translucent displays to project the first projectionsequence on, wherein the plurality of translucent displays include oneor more of a wall, a countertop, a ceiling, a floor, a cabinet face, asplash back, a sink, a toilet, a toilet shroud, a toilet seat, and atoilet lid; d) determine one or more projectors of the plurality ofprojectors associated with the determined one or more translucentdisplays; e) transmit instructions to the determined one or moreprojectors to display the first projection sequence; f) determine apredetermined time period has been exceeded since the first signal; g)transmit instructions to the determined one or more projectors to stopdisplaying the first projection sequence; h) receive a second signalfrom a second sensor of the plurality of sensors; i) determine a secondprojection sequence to display based on the second signal; j) determinea second set of one or more translucent displays of the plurality oftranslucent displays to project the second projection sequence on; k)determine one or more projectors of the plurality of projectorsassociated with the determined second set of one or more translucentdisplays; and l) transmit instructions to the determined one or moreprojectors to display the second projection sequence.

The computer-implemented methods discussed herein may includeadditional, less, or alternate actions, including those discussedelsewhere herein. The methods may be implemented via one or more localor remote processors, transceivers, servers, and/or sensors (such asprocessors, transceivers, servers, and/or sensors mounted on vehicles ormobile devices, or associated with smart infrastructure or remoteservers), and/or via computer-executable instructions stored onnon-transitory computer-readable media or medium. Additionally, thecomputer systems discussed herein may include additional, less, oralternate functionality, including that discussed elsewhere herein. Thecomputer systems discussed herein may include or be implemented viacomputer-executable instructions stored on non-transitorycomputer-readable media or medium.

As used herein, the term “non-transitory computer-readable media” isintended to be representative of any tangible computer-based deviceimplemented in any method or technology for short-term and long-termstorage of information, such as, computer-readable instructions, datastructures, program modules and sub-modules, or other data in anydevice. Therefore, the methods described herein may be encoded asexecutable instructions embodied in a tangible, non-transitory, computerreadable medium, including, without limitation, a storage device and/ora memory device. Such instructions, when executed by a processor, causethe processor to perform at least a portion of the methods describedherein. Moreover, as used herein, the term “non-transitorycomputer-readable media” includes all tangible, computer-readable media,including, without limitation, non-transitory computer storage devices,including, without limitation, volatile and nonvolatile media, andremovable and non-removable media such as a firmware, physical andvirtual storage, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and any other digital source such as anetwork or the Internet, as well as yet to be developed digital means,with the sole exception being a transitory, propagating signal.

This written description uses examples to disclose variousimplementations, including the best mode, and also to enable any personskilled in the art to practice the various implementations, includingmaking and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporatedmethods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by theclaims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled inthe art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of theclaims if they have structural elements that do not differ from theliteral language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structuralelements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of theclaims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system comprising: a plurality of translucentdisplays positioned such that a first face is a display face and that asecond face is a projection face; a plurality of projectors configuredto project an image on the second face of the translucent display,wherein the image is displayed on the first face; a plurality of sensorsconfigured to transmit a signal when triggered; and a projectorcontroller in communication with the plurality of projectors and theplurality of sensors, wherein the projector controller is programmed to:receive a first signal from a first sensor of the plurality of sensors;determine a first projection sequence to activate in response to thefirst signal from the first sensor; determine a first translucentdisplay of the plurality of translucent displays and a correspondingfirst projector of the plurality of projectors to display the firstprojection sequence in response to the first signal from the firstsensor; instruct the first projector to project the first projectionsequence on the translucent display in response to the first signal fromat least one sensor, such that the first projection sequence isdisplayed on a display face of the first translucent display; receive asecond signal from a second sensor of the plurality of sensors;determine a second projection sequence to activate in response to thesecond signal from the second sensor; determine a second translucentdisplay of the plurality of translucent displays and a correspondingsecond projector of the plurality of projectors to display the secondprojection sequence in response to the second signal from the secondsensor; and instruct the second projector to project the secondprojection sequence onto the projection face of the second translucentdisplay, such that the second projection sequence is displayed on thedisplay face of the second translucent display, wherein the secondtranslucent display is different from the first translucent display. 2.The system of claim 1, wherein the first projector is configured toproject the first projection sequence on the second face in reverse suchthat the first projection sequence is displayed in proper orientation onthe first face.
 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality ofprojectors are configured to project one of a series of images and avideo.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of translucentdisplays includes one of a wall, a countertop, a ceiling, a floor, acabinet face, a splash back, a sink, a toilet, a toilet shroud, a toiletseat, and a toilet lid.
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the pluralityof sensors comprises one or more of a door lock sensor, a flush sensor,a faucet sensor, and an automatic paper towel dispenser sensor.
 6. Thesystem of claim 1, wherein the projector controller is furtherprogrammed to: determine a predetermined time period has been exceededsince the first signal; and transmit instructions to the determined oneor more projectors to stop displaying the first projection sequence. 7.The system of claim 1, wherein the projector controller is furtherprogrammed to: receive a third signal from a third sensor of theplurality of sensors; and instruct to a third projector of the pluralityof projectors to project a third projection sequence onto a projectionface of a third translucent display of the plurality of translucentdisplays, such that the third projection sequence is displayed on thedisplay face of the third translucent display, wherein the thirdtranslucent display is different from the first translucent display andthe second translucent display.
 8. A method for operating a projectorsystem, where the method is implemented by a computing device comprisingat least one processor in communication with at least one memory device,the method comprising: receiving a first signal from a first sensor;determining a first projection sequence to activate in response to thefirst signal from the first sensor; determining a first translucentdisplay and a corresponding first projector to display the firstprojection sequence in response to the first signal from the firstsensor; transmitting instructions to the first projector to project thefirst projection sequence onto a projection face of the firsttranslucent display, such that the first projection sequence isdisplayed on a display face of the first translucent display, whereinthe projection face is an opposite side of the first translucent displayfrom the display face of the first translucent display; receiving asecond signal from a second sensor; determining a second projectionsequence to activate in response to the second signal from the secondsensor; determining a second translucent display and a correspondingsecond projector to display the second projection sequence in responseto the second signal from the second sensor; and transmittinginstructions to the second projector to project the second projectionsequence onto a projection face of the second translucent display, suchthat the second projection sequence is displayed on a display face ofthe second translucent display, wherein the second translucent displayis different from the first translucent display.
 9. The method of claim8, wherein the first sensor is a door lock sensor and wherein the secondsensor is a flush sensor.
 10. The method of claim 8 further comprising:receiving a third signal from a third sensor; and transmittinginstructions to a third projector to project a third projection sequenceonto a projection face of a third translucent display, such that thethird projection sequence is displayed on a display face of the thirdtranslucent display, wherein the third translucent display is differentfrom the first translucent display and the second translucent display.11. The method of claim 10, wherein the third sensor is a faucet sensor.12. The method of claim 10 further comprising: receiving a fourth signalfrom a fourth sensor; and transmitting instructions to the thirdprojector to project a fourth projection sequence onto the projectionface of the third translucent display, such that the fourth projectionsequence is displayed on a display face of the third translucentdisplay.
 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the fourth sensor is anautomatic paper towel dispenser sensor.
 14. The method of claim 8further comprising: determining a predetermined time period has beenexceeded since the first signal; and transmitting instructions to thedetermined one or more projectors to stop displaying the firstprojection sequence.
 15. A lavatory comprising: a plurality oftranslucent displays positioned in surfaces of the lavatory, whereineach translucent display of the plurality of translucent displaycomprises a first face, and an opposite second face, wherein the firstface is visible; a plurality of projectors positioned behind theplurality of translucent display and configured to project on the secondface of the plurality of translucent displays; and a plurality ofsensors; and a computing device comprising at least one processor mcommunication with at least one memory device, wherein the computingdevice is in communication with the plurality of sensors and theplurality of projectors, and wherein the at least one processor isprogrammed to: receive a first signal from a first sensor of theplurality of sensors; determine a first projection sequence to displaybased on the first signal; determine one or more translucent displays ofthe plurality of translucent displays to project the first projectionsequence on; and determine one or more projectors of the plurality ofprojectors associated with the determined one or more translucentdisplays; and transmit instructions to the determined one or moreprojectors to display the first projection sequence.
 16. The lavatory ofclaim 15, wherein the first sensor comprises one or more of a door locksensor, a flush sensor, a faucet sensor, and an automatic paper toweldispenser sensor.
 17. The lavatory of claim 15, wherein the plurality oftranslucent displays include one or more of a wall, a countertop, aceiling, a floor, a cabinet face, a splash back, a sink, a toilet, atoilet shroud, a toilet seat, and a toilet lid.
 18. The lavatory ofclaim 15, wherein the at least one processor is further programmed to:determine a predetermined time period has been exceeded since the firstsignal; and transmit instructions to the determined one or moreprojectors to stop displaying the first projection sequence.
 19. Thelavatory of claim 15, wherein the first projection sequence includes atleast one of an image, a series of images, or a video.
 20. The lavatoryof claim 15, wherein the at least one processor is further programmedto: receive a second signal from a second sensor of the plurality ofsensors; determine a second projection sequence to display based on thesecond signal; determine a second set of one or more translucentdisplays of the plurality of translucent displays to project the secondprojection sequence on; determine one or more projectors of theplurality of projectors associated with the determined second set of oneor more translucent displays; and transmit instructions to thedetermined one or more projectors to display the second projectionsequence.